Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sleeping Giant School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sleeping Giant School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sleeping Giant School's student population of 400 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sleeping Giant School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sleeping Giant School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleeping Giant School's ranking?
Sleeping Giant School is ranked #525 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sleeping Giant School?
400 students attend Sleeping Giant School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sleeping Giant School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sleeping Giant School?
Sleeping Giant School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sleeping Giant School offer ?
Sleeping Giant School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sleeping Giant School part of?
Sleeping Giant School is part of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.
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